Entries filed under 'Oregon'

Guidebook Getaway: Hike to a Face-to-Face View of Three Fingered Jack in Central Oregon

Today’s Guidebook Getaway describes a dandy hike to a superb view of a imposing peak in near Sisters, Ore. It's a popular spot during the summer wildflower season, but if you’re in the area this fall, catch a clear day (not that unusual on the eastern side of the Cascades), have ample energy and can start early (to optimize photo ops), this makes a fine autumn hike. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 25, 2012 11:45 AM & Tagged Doug Lorain, Guidebook Getaways and Oregon | permalink | Comments



A Chat with the Photographer Behind 'Finding Oregon', a Knockout Video

I love hiking and exploring in Oregon. In the future if anyone asks me why, I can start by showing them this splendiferous video created by a foursome of arty, athletic lads whose company goes by the evocative name of Uncage the Soul Productions. As a fan of Oregon's many lovely locales, the video raised lots of questions in my mind. (The company offers numerous facts about the clip on its Vimeo page.) My inquiring mind just had to know more. So Ben Canales, the principal photographer on the ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 2, 2011 2:42 PM & Tagged Oregon, Uncage the Soul Productions and video | permalink | Comments



Rockin' with the Jack Pack: My First PCT Work Crew

If you think hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a big challenge, consider what it takes to maintain it. Not only is the PCT more than 2,650 miles long, the forces that sculpt its spectacular terrain are also relentlessly efficient at breaking the trail down. On a recent break from my REI copywriting job, I volunteered to join a Pacific Crest Trail Association work crew for a week, grateful that the PCTA does everything from coordinating with government agencies to planning meals. All I had to do ...

Posted by Ken K on September 26, 2011 5:52 PM & Tagged Hiking, Oregon, PCT, PCTA, Pacific Crest Trail, stewardship, trail maintenance and volunteer | permalink | Comments